Opinions Archive
Political opinion: Wolverhampton MP says this year Britain turns a corner
Political opinion: MP's campaign to ban ghost number plates has been victorious – here’s why it matters
'A heartfelt note to Peter Rhodes on his illness' - Your Letters, plus 1947 snow and an unexpected worker in a picture throwback
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Mark Andrews: Indiana Jones was a TV turn-off, and questions about whether the PM understands the private sector
'Double standards in how broadcasters and parties are judged' – Your Letters, plus a reminder of what a real winter looked like in a 1947 picture throwback
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What can we expect in 2026? Toby Neal shares his predictions for British politics, royals and public life
'Forget your resolutions - New Year is the wrong time to make change': West Midland academic explains why we should wait until the spring instead
'Your generosity helps us support our community all year, say Rotary members' - Your Letters and a Highland flair for New Year 1991 in a picture throwback
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Talking Point with Vicky Turrell: 'I remember when our village church door was always unlocked'
The magic of panto: Robin Hood at the Birmingham Hippodrome 'five stars!' - review
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'Rising costs and poor service blamed for falling bus use, says reader' - Your Letters and a 1979 festive flashback of five bulldog puppies in stockings
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Mark Andrews: Joey Barton is the tip of a poisonous iceberg that is contaminating social media
Dan Morris: Real heroes are all about the bacon
'From Farage to fortune - a reader’s bold forecast for 2026' - Your Letters plus a well earned cuppa for Les in a 1964 picture from the archive
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Christmas whisky warning: Toby Neal's festive tale of drinking responsibly and the classic Wolverhampton humour of the multi-talented Roger Squires
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'Charity highlights free support services for those struggling at Christmas' - Your Letters plus a festive flashback to 1966 in a picture from the archive
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Legendary columnist Peter Rhodes writes his last words for the Star, after 40 years of keeping readers informed and entertained. Here are his reasons why
Political opinion: MP backs Labour's plan to deliver better buses across Halesowen
Talking Point with Vicky Turrell: 'A shining tree appeared'
'Monroe Doctrine echoes in Trump’s approach to Europe, says reader' - Your Letters plus a Bridgnorth family’s festive table in a 1944 picture from the archive
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